In the preparation of a bacterial smear, why is there a need to fix the bacteria to the slide? Aside from passing the slide over a flame, what are the other ways of fixing the bacteria to the slide?
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Step 1: Fixing the bacteria to the slide is important in order to preserve the bacterial cells in their original state and prevent them from being washed away during subsequent staining steps. Show more…
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